Children’s Museum of Atlanta prepares for Halloween with a boo-tiful lineup of festive fall events. Little pumpkins and their gourd-ians will have the chance to build skeleton bridges, design animations and attend a monster acting class. On Fridays, attendees are encouraged to show off their ghostly moves on the CMA Stage as they learn the Bone Dance. The month wraps up with two Trick-or-Treat Halloween events. Costume-clad children can enjoy a live DJ, candy galore and more fang-tastic activities. October Special Programming Halloween Programming Monday, Oct. 2 – Tuesday, Oct. 31 Children’s Museum of Atlanta is brewing up Halloween fun all month long with its special programs. Guests can put their problem-solving skills to the test, learn to power a pumpkin clock and experience the art of animation. Kiddos get to show off their moves every Friday as they learn the Bone Dance. CMA On Stage “Spoonful of Frogs” by Casey Lyall + Monster Acting Class + The Bone Dance (Fridays only) Session A: 10 a.m., 11a.m. and noon / Session B: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Jane’s Innovation Station Kids will flex their critical thinking skills as they build a spooky skeleton bridge to help jack-o-lanterns travel to their Halloween party. Session A: 9:45 a.m. / Session B: 1:45 p.m. Science Bar Young scientists learn how to use pumpkins to convert chemical energy, carry electrical currents and power a clock. Session A: 9:45 a.m. / Session B: 1:45 p.m. Art Studio Older kiddos are scheduled to dabble in flipbook art as they design a festive two frame, looping animation. Also, young artists are equipped with cupcake liners to create Halloween bats. Session A: 9:45 a.m. / Session B: 1:45 p.m. Building Blocks Toddlers have the opportunity to enjoy special interactive programs every weekday in October! Artsy Mondays, Tinkerin’ Tuesdays, Messy Thursdays and Jammin’ Fridays are packed with chilling activities. Little ones get creative when they doodle, creating witches brew and dressing up for a Halloween dance party. Session A: Weekdays only at 10 a.m. Sukkot Sunday, Oct. 2 Families are invited to partake in celebrations for Sukkot, the Jewish holiday commemorating the harvest. Session B only Read for the Record Thursday, Oct. 26 Children’s Museum of Atlanta encourages childhood literacy with a special story time about family, finding ways to stay connected and sharing love across distances. CMA On Stage “Spoonful of Frogs” by Casey Lyall + “With Lots of Love” by Jenny Torres Sanchez at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. only Session A: 10 a.m., 11a.m. and noon / Session B: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Trick or Treat Halloween Party Saturday, Oct. 21 and 28 5:30-7:30 p.m. Guests cannot miss Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s popular after-hours Halloween Spooktactular! Families can come dressed in their Halloween finest and hit the Museum floor for a batty good time. They can dance to the tombs - sorry, TUNES of DJ DeWayne, wrap a mummy in Jane’s Innovation Station, march like a monster in the costume parade, create glow-in-the-dark art in the Art Studio, guess what is in the ooey-gooey sensory box at the Science Bar and, of course, snag candy for their Trick-or-Treat bag throughout the Museum! Tickets are $10 for members and $25 for non-members. Ticket prices increase on October 14. To purchase tickets, please visit: bit.ly/trickortreat2023. Tickets on Sale Now Bubble Bash Sunday, Dec. 31 Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s annual special kid-friendly New Year’s countdown is back with tons of laughs, dancing, games and more. Guests are set to enjoy live music from the DJ and ring in the new year with the annual bubble-wrap-popping tradition! Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available starting Oct. 28 for members and Nov. 4 for non-members. Continuing in October: Through Jan. 7, 2024 Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out Families are invited to dig deep into their feelings and explore Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out, the newest feature exhibit at Children’s Museum of Atlanta. This exhibit, based on the popular hit Disney and Pixar animated feature Inside Out, helps guests understand the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in their everyday lives. Created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios, the limited time exhibit will run through Jan. 7, 2024. This exhibit is also sponsored locally by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Strong for Life.